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Taxes in Singapore
Singapore does not impose capital gains tax, so most individual cryptocurrency investors pay no tax on disposal gains. However, crypto income earned through trading as a business, employment, or services is taxed at progressive income tax rates up to 24%. GST does not apply to the exchange or use of digital payment tokens, making Singapore one of the more crypto-friendly tax regimes globally.
Income tax
Crypto received as payment for services, employment income, or from trading as a business is taxable as ordinary income at progressive rates up to 24%. Staking and mining rewards may be taxable if derived in a business context. One-off or investment gains are generally not taxable.
VAT / GST
As of 1 January 2020, digital payment tokens including Bitcoin are exempt from GST when used as payment or exchanged. The current GST rate is 9% but does not apply to qualifying crypto transactions for individuals.
Capital gains
No capital gains tax in Singapore. Gains from disposal of cryptocurrency by individual holders are generally not taxable, provided the activity is not considered a trade or business (i.e., not carried out with profit-seeking intent on a recurring basis).
Type case, not tax advice: figures describe a single average earner and standard rates; your situation depends on residency, deductions and local rules. Verify with the tax authority before acting. — Fiatmap